House Floor Summary

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 74. H.J. Res. 36 — "Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation"."

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on February 3, 2017 at 8:11 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.J. Res. 41.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Garamendi to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Hultgren demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hultgren objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered withdrawn.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 3, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Ms. Jayapal moved that the House do now adjourn.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H.J. Res. 38.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 82 — "Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing."

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 235 - 180 (Roll no. 77).

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 236 - 187 (Roll no. 76).

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.